Compassus Hospice Jobs in Usa

Company Description

Hearthstone Hospice provides holistic, interdisciplinary end-of-life care tailored to the needs of patients, their families, and caregivers. Our mission is to ensure optimal comfort and dignity by focusing on patient and family-centered goals. In addition to addressing medical needs, we support the emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals during their end-of-life journey. Our approach is compassionate, patient-focused, and designed to provide meaningful support during this critical time.

Role Description

This is a full-time, remote role for a Hospice Nurse. The Hospice Nurse will deliver compassionate care by providing palliative and direct patient care to individuals and their families. Responsibilities include managing symptom relief, coordinating home care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Nursing and Direct Patient Care
• Skills in Palliative Care and Medicine
• Experience with Home Care environments and practices
• Compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health is highly beneficial

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.

2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.

3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:  Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

2. Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

3. Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients

7. Essential Mental Abilities:  Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.

9. Exposure to Hazards:  May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

10. Other - Hours of Work:  Monday – Friday, with on-call and holidays as needed.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.

2. Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.

3. Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4. Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

6. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:  Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

2. Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

3. Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients

7. Essential Mental Abilities:  Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina

8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.

9. Exposure to Hazards:  May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

10. Other - Hours of Work:  Monday – Friday, with on-call and holidays as needed.

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment

A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member

The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.

Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care

Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership

Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education

Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team

Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis

Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice